Patriata

Patriata also known as New Murree is a hill station in northern Punjab, Pakistan. It is situated 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) south-east of Murree hill.[1][2] Patriata is located in Murree Tehsil which is a subdivision of Rawalpindi District. It is the highest point in the area and the hills stand 7,500 feet (2,300 m) above sea level.

View from chairlift, Patriata
Patriatta Gondola cable car
New Murree Patriata
A view of autumn in Patriata, Murree, Pakistan

Tourism

The cooler climate in Patriata makes this hill station a favorable tourist location compared to further south. The large tourist presence in Murree also makes Patriata a more attractive hub for many. A Gondola chair lift and cable car system allow visitors to access the highest points. The area is heavily forested and there are many monkeys and leopards in the area.[3]

History

According to city legend, the place earned its name on accident.

Before the independence of Pakistan, a foreigner came to visit this place. He did not know its name, so he asked an old woman what its name was. She did not speak English and was carrying a pot of flour on her head. She assumed he was asking about the flour and replied to him in either Northern-Punjabi or a Northern-Pakistani language, "Puttar, Atta." This translates to "Son, [it is] flour." From then on, the place was named Pathriata and is similar to the Northern-Punjabi and Northern-Pakistani words Puttar Atta.

References
  1. "Patriata, Murree". www.tdcp.gov.pk. Retrieved 31 August 2018.
  2. Patriata - Pakistan Government Tourism site Archived 2004-12-09 at the Wayback Machine
  3. "Chairlift and Ski-lift in Patriata". travel.hamariweb.com. Retrieved 31 August 2018.

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